Earth-Sun-Moon System

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What causes the different phases of the moon?

Back

The alignments of the sun, moon, and Earth.

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What two forces keep the moon in orbit around Earth?

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Gravity attracts the moon toward Earth, and inertia keeps the moon in motion.

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What is a meteor?

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A streak of light made when an object burns up as it enters Earth's atmosphere.

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Why does Earth have seasons?

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Because Earth's axis is tilted as it revolves around the sun.

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What is the ecliptic?

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The plane in which the planets orbit.

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What is gravity?

Back

A force that attracts two bodies toward each other.

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What is inertia?

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The tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

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What is the difference between a meteor and a meteorite?

Back

A meteor is a streak of light in the sky; a meteorite is a solid fragment that reaches the Earth's surface.

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What role does the sun play in the Earth-Sun-Moon system?

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The sun provides light and heat, influencing the orbits and phases of the moon and Earth.

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How does the tilt of Earth's axis affect climate?

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It causes variations in sunlight received, leading to different seasons.

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